KEIRA’s POVMy vision spun as I felt I would throw up at any moment now. I could not focus as I tried to make sense of the situation. My eyes were glued to the floor as I tried to regain myself. I blinked my blurry vision clearing slowly.I felt a hand on my shoulder and flinched, thinking it was Sarah again. But when I looked up, I saw Calvin standing before me. He pulled me up from the ground and grabbed my cheeks harshly, making me wince in pain. He gazed into my eyes with intense hatred."You stupid girl," he spat. "I allowed you to hand over the company willingly. Now anything I do to get it will be your fault."I was scared, confused, and at the same time, I was burning with rage. I tried to speak, but my mouth was dry."Spit it out," he growled, and I felt anger boiling."You're crazy," I said, spitting at him.He slapped me across the face in a flash, and I fell to the ground from the impact. My cheeks throbbed, and tears streamed down my face."You will learn to know your pla
KEIRA’s POVMy heart raced wildly as Calvin pointed the gun at me. “I tried so hard to be nice to you, baby sis. But you kept pushing me to the wall.” “I am sorry, Calvin. Please spare me. We have done nothing wrong to you.” I begged. It was the only thing that came to mind to do. He jerked his head at me and gave me a toothy grin. “It’s not yet over for me. But your time is up now.” He said and raised the gun, aiming for my head. Just when he wanted to pull the trigger, sirens blared loudly outside.The sound of sirens wailing in the air sliced through the thick, blood-curling tension that hung in the air. Everyone in the room froze, and their eyes instinctively travelled to the door, which was shut tight.Sarah ran to the window, peering outside. She let out a gasp, her head snapping to Calvin, who still had his pistol pointed at me.“T-The police, they’re here,” she mumbled, her face paler than snow.Calvin retracted his gun, running his hands through his hair as panic set in.
KEIRAMy heart raced with excitement as I returned from the beach walk, my face flushed from the sea breeze and the anticipation of Clint making lunch for us. I could not remember the last time I had a peaceful moment.Calvin's escape three days ago had sent my entire household into a state of chaos, with police officials searching every corner of my home and the state.Amid all the upheaval, I had found it essential to run away from home, to get away from everything. And even then, when I closed my eyes, images of Calvin's face, twisted in anger, flashed through my mind.I tucked away the memories and hurried upstairs, my sandy feet leaving tiny imprints on the wooden staircase, eager to change into fresh clothes. Just as I was about to step into my room, I found my phone vibrating aggressively on the nightstand, pulling my attention away from the joyous thoughts of the upcoming meal.I hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether to answer the call or not. I approached the bed, and
KEIRA "What?!" Clint stopped wiping the plate in his grip.I stood up and reiterated. “I need to go home. Right now.” He dropped the plate in the sink and turned to lock eyes with me. “Is everything alright, Keira? I mean, you wanted this, and we just got here.”I took a deep breath, “ I know.” I drawled. “I have never been so scared for my life. Calvin messed me up badly. I thought a break from everything would be nice." “But…?” He urged me. “But I don’t want to be selfish about it. When I upped and ran, I did not think about Papa’s feelings.”He nodded and tapped his fingers on the counter, studying me. “I understand.” He walked up to me and wrapped his arms around me. We stood there for a moment, soaking up each other. “I’ll go pack our bags,” he said when we disentangled. “It’ll only take a minute, okay?” I laughed heartily. “Come on, you don’t expect me just to sit around. I’m coming with.”“I got it…” “I’m coming with. I’m not an egg. You pamper me too much,” I insisted.
KEIRA The air crackled with tension as I stepped into my father's mansion. I held my breath as I looked around for Papa, expecting him to greet me at the door, but there was no sign of him. Instead, I heard the sound of a raised voice coming from the sitting room. I immediately recognised it as Papa's. I had never heard him spit such fire from his mouth in my entire life. I walked down the hallway, my heart racing, and peered around the doorframe. Papa was standing in the middle of the room, his face red with anger. I had expected his anger, but the storm that awaited me was far fiercer than what I had anticipated. Papa's face, usually composed and stern, was contorted with a mixture of fury and disappointment. "How could she have disappeared without a trace?"He was barking at some men in uniform, whom I noted to be some security agents. He must have sent them out to look for me or something. They all stood motionless while Father paced and raved. "I pay you to do your job, Mr. W
KEIRADays had passed since the intense disagreement between Papa and me, and a heavy silence hung in the air. The tension was palpable, and the once-warm atmosphere of our home turned into a chilly void. I got consumed by my emotions and refused to venture outside my room. Hunger gnawed at me, but my stubbornness kept her confined. In an attempt to further isolate me, Papa had confiscated my phone, cutting me off from the outside world. It was a move I was sure he hoped would force me to confront the situation. Nothing he did rattled me more than his attempt to bar me from my therapist. If only he knew how his decision messed with my mental health. Throughout the night, I kept thinking about Clint, turning in my bed as I reminisced about the past few months with him. What it was about him that got my blood singing in my veins, I did not know, but it was a very good feeling. Fuck! The thought of him made me hot all over and I felt my libido igniting. I missed him so much. I needed
KEIRA Several minutes had passed, and I was growing impatient, losing count of the number of times I had checked the phone. When Clint had not yet replied, I picked up the phone and dialled his number. I held my breath as I waited for him to answer. Finally, his voice came through the line. "Clint..." was all I could say. "Keira? I was about to call. My God, where have you been? I have been trying to reach you for days. What's wrong?" he asked urgently, his voice full of concern."My father had taken away my phone," I confessed. "What?" he says, sounding shocked. "Keira, that's horrible. "I need your help," I interjected, my voice shaking. "I need you right now. If I don't see you today, I might die." "Don't say that, Keira. We just need to get Calvin and then your father can see the sacrifices that we made on his behalf." "Clint, you don't understand. I cannot wait till then. You need to come over now, or I might harm myself. I can't take the frustration anymore." "Keira, cal
KEIRA "How do you feel now?" Clint asked, stroking my hair.We were in my room, safely locked away from the most staff and annoying security guard. We had asked them not to mention the incident that afternoon to Papa. Clint had tucked me into bed and had washed my face with a wet towel, ensuring I was given anything I wanted. I felt great, and I let him know. He smiled at me in return, silently watching me. "I could be better, though," I mentioned, shuffling to sit up. "Oh, you want something else?" Clint helped me up. When I rested on the headboard, I nodded. One look at me and realisation settled in his eyes. "I want to fuck you." "Keira..." he whispered, visibly turned on. "That is what I want, Clint." I had moved closer while speaking, so close that I felt the heat from his breath. I let my voice trail off. I raised up my gaze, begging him with my eyes to take me.For a moment, I was afraid that he would reject me, but he leaned forward and kissed me. I was triumphant as I
KEIRAWhy was this happening? Why was she here?I looked at Martha with wide eyes, and a surge of fear and anxiety washed over me. I had been worried that she might try to crash our wedding, and now that fear seemed to be coming true. But then I turned to Clint, seeking reassurance and answers in his eyes.He shot me a confident smile and whispered, "Don't worry my love, I've got this under control." His words eased some of the tension in my chest, and I knew I could trust him to handle the situation.Without missing a beat, Clint pulled out his phone and made a call. My heart raced as I wondered what he was doing, but I knew he had a plan.Within minutes, the atmosphere seemed to shift. Police officers appeared, surrounding the area discreetly. My eyes widened in surprise, my eyes darting from one patrol car to the other.As Martha continued to stand there, looking stunned by the sudden turn of events, Clint stepped forward with a determined expression."Martha," he said firmly, "I k
KEIRA As I stood in the dressing room, gazing at my reflection in the mirror, I couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation. Today was the day I had been waiting for, the day I would marry Keira and officially make her mine.I adjusted the lapels of my navy blue suit, feeling the smooth fabric against my fingertips. The tailored cut hugged my frame perfectly, giving me a sense of confidence and elegance. The crisp white shirt peeking out from under the suit jacket added a touch of classic charm.I ran a hand through my hair, making sure it was perfectly styled. I wanted to look my best for Keira, to show her just how much she meant to me.As I looked at myself in the mirror, my thoughts drifted to Keira. I pictured her in the stunning wedding gown she had chosen, looking radiant and breathtaking. The image of her smiling at me, her eyes filled with love and happiness, made my heart skip a beat.I took a deep breath, feeling a mix of nerves and excitement. As I sto
KEIRAMy eyes fluttered open as I felt a gentle touch on my shoulder. To my surprise, I found Clint standing there, his eyes filled with warmth and a wide smile gracing his lips. I couldn't help but mirror his smile, feeling a sense of comfort and joy at the sight of him."Good morning," he said softly, his voice carrying an air of excitement and anticipation. "Come with me, I have a surprise for you."Still half awake, I couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Why are you waking me up like this?" I mean, waking up to him was good, but I felt like I still needed some extra hours in bed.He shook his head, his smile never faltering. "Nothing's wrong, I promise. Just trust me and come with me."I cocked my eyebrow at him, curious, but skeptical about what was making him so giddy.Without warning, Clint took my hand in his and pulled me out of the bed."Hey, slow down," I giggled as he pulled me all the way out of the room.He led me down the stairs, and as soon as I stepped into the livi
CLINTI went owl-eyed as I stared at Martha, who gave me an unreadable look. As I looked at her, a mixture of anger and frustration surged within me. I couldn't believe she had followed me to the shop, invading the private and joyful moment I had been savouring.Or maybe I was starting to get used to this, Martha and showing up to ruin things as though she hadn't ruined enough things for me already. After ruining more than five years of my life, I was more than certain that she was sent straight from Hades to steal any chance of happiness that I could get. It's not like I was going to let her, though.I watched as her eyes trailed to the bag in my hand, and before I could react, she spoke with a bitter tone, "So, you came here to shop for a ring. I guess you're serious about getting married to that woman."I gritted my teeth to maintain my composure, but her words stung like a sharp knife. "Martha, this is none of your business," I said firmly, my voice laced with irritation. She di
CLINTI slowly reached out, holding the pregnancy test in my hands. The word "positive" was displayed clearly before my eyes, and I was struck with a mix of emotions that left me stunned. I blinked, trying to process the reality of what I was seeing. A surge of happiness bubbled up inside me, intertwined with a sense of uncertainty.My heart raced, and my mind raced even faster. The thought of Keira, the woman I loved, carrying our child was both thrilling and overwhelming. We had talked about a future together, but this was a new level of commitment and responsibility, and it left me feeling a bit unsteady.As I stood in the bathroom, I realised that the entire trajectory of our lives had shifted in an instant. Parenthood was a journey I hadn't been prepared for, but seeing the positive result brought an unexpected joy that I couldn't ignore.There was a certain glow of happiness that spread through me. Yet, at the same time, a question echoed in my mind – were we truly ready for thi
KEIRA As I slowly opened my eyes, a wave of pain washed over me, centred in my head. My vision was hazy, but as it cleared, I realised I was back in the beach house, lying in a bed. Memories of last night began to flood back, and I winced as I recalled the intensity of the dancing and laughter, followed by my sudden sickness.My head throbbed relentlessly, and I tried to sit up, only to be met with a rush of dizziness. My body felt weak and unsteady like it had never before. Nausea twisted in the pit of my stomach, threatening to overwhelm me.For a moment, I lay still, taking deep breaths, trying to steady myself. The events of last night seemed like a whirlwind, and I couldn't quite grasp what had caused me to feel this way. My hand instinctively reached for my forehead, feeling the clamminess of my skin.I closed my eyes, trying to regain my composure. "What is happening to me?" I murmured to myself, my voice weak.My head still ached as I grabbed my phone, deciding to look up m
CLINTEven though I had been able to give Keira three orgasms from when we left the restaurant, I knew that we still had to talk, and the look on my little girl's face was the only confirmation that I needed. Damn Martha. The dimly lit bar provided a somber backdrop to the tension that hung between us. As we sipped our wine in silence, the weight of unspoken words weighed heavily on my heart. It was Keira who broke the stillness, her voice soft and hesitant."What's going on, Clint?" she asked, her eyes searching mine for answers.I took a deep breath, knowing I couldn't keep the truth from her any longer. "Martha has been sending me texts," I admitted, my voice tinged with discomfort. "She said she missed me and wanted to talk."If I had my way, I would keep it from Keira so that she would not have to worry about something as trivial as Martha's annoying feelings. But since it had come to this, there was no hiding anything again. Without a word, I pulled out my phone and showed he
KEIRA"I should not be doing this," I mumbled to myself as I got out of the cab and then covered the remaining distance by foot. My heart pounded in my chest as I stood outside, pacing anxiously around Clint's car. His abrupt departure from the house had taken me by surprise, and something inside me urged me to follow him. I was tired of him hiding things from me, tired of feeling left in the dark. Especially when it felt like something that would affect both of us. Instinct took over, and without a second thought, I walked towards the restaurant he had driven to. Through the glass window, I saw him seated with a woman, her face all too familiar – his ex-wife, Martha, nothing prepared me for this and the sight hit me like a dagger to the heart. My heart clenched tightly and I took a deep breath to relieve the pain that was slamming at me from every part of my body. Was Martha the reason why he had been acting all weird? What was going on between them? I watched as they converse
CLINTI stood in the dimly lit room, my phone held tightly in my hands, my gaze fixed on the screen for what seemed like an eternity. Keira's voice interrupted my trance, pulling me back to the present."Clint, what's the problem? You've been staring at your phone for a while now."I blinked, trying to compose myself, but my mind was already racing. "I... I'll be back," I replied, my voice hurried and distracted. Without giving her a chance to respond, I abruptly left the room, a sense of urgency propelling me forward.Frantically, I grabbed my coat from the hanger and fumbled for my car keys. I needed to move, to do something, anything, to find the answers that eluded me. The weight of the unknown burdened my thoughts, and I couldn't ignore the gnawing feeling that something was going to go wrong.As I rushed to my car, my heart pounded in my chest, matching the rhythm of my hurried footsteps."Clint!" I heard Keira call out my name. The worry and panic in her voice were impossible t